pavo de campo
/pabo de kampo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'country turkey' is translated into Spanish as pavo de campo.
This phrase refers specifically to a turkey that is raised outdoors in a natural environment, as opposed to a turkey raised on a commercial farm.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, a turkey is also called a guajolote, a word borrowed from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs.
- In Spanish, the word pavo is used as a slang term for a naive or gullible person. Calling someone a pavo implies they are easily fooled.
- The Spanish word pavo originally referred to the peacock, not the turkey. When turkeys were first brought from the Americas, people used the name of the similar-looking peacock to describe them.
Examples in context
- Turquía es un país fascinante.Turkey is a fascinating country.
- La República de Turquía tiene una rica historia y cultura.The Republic of Turkey has a rich history and culture.
- Me encantaría visitar Turquía algún día.I would love to visit Turkey someday.
- Prefiero el sabor del pavo de campo.I prefer the flavor of country turkey.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are shopping at a local market.
- Alejandro¿Qué tipo de carne quieres para el banquete?What kind of meat do you want for the banquet?
- ElenaBusquemos un pavo de campo si es posible.Let's look for a country turkey if possible.
- AlejandroTienes razón, el pavo de campo es mucho mejor.You're right, country turkey is much better.
- ElenaPreguntemos al vendedor si tiene alguno disponible.Let's ask the vendor if he has one available.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
